A NEW Barrow business is pleased to see residents out shopping again.

Sweet shop Sweets Aplenty opened up its premises on Crellin Street in February and owner John Eccles is keen to see local businesses thrive.

Mr Eccles said: "We have been busy today (Monday)- it is nice to see everyone back and have some new faces in.

"The town has been packed with people throughout the whole day.

"It is nice to see everything open and hopefully all these independent businesses will be supported.

"We need people to shop local and support their local businesses."

Selling retro and traditional sweets, Sweets Aplenty look to provide their customers with a wide selection of confectionary.

Although opening during a pandemic was a "worry," Mr Eccles has enjoyed the first two months.

"It has been great so far.

"It was a bit of a worry opening when there is a pandemic, but we are doing okay and now the town has reopened, things will pick up."

Sweets Aplenty, offers something that no other shop in Barrow can provide, according to Mr Eccles.

Mr Eccles say they operate in the same manner as one of Barrow's most iconic shops.

He explained: "Our thing is retro.

"There is nothing like this in Barrow.

"We used to have The Bon Bon at the cinema and people would go in there for classic sweets.

"We do something similar to that. You can get sweets anywhere, but we’re offering something quite different.

Since opening, the shop has received some impressive reviews.

A customer wrote: "Ordered a movie box, so quick and simple to order, friendly staff and brilliant customer service, very satisfied with the sweets and chocolates, highly recommended!"

Another added: "Messaged the shop for a sweetie box, went to collect 10 minutes later and you certainly get a lot for your money! Not only did I get the sweet box, but I was given a goody bag with two lollies in & bar of chocolate & a sweet cone all for £5. Amazing value for money will definitely buy again."

One customer said: "Highly recommend! Brilliant service and friendly staff. Definitely will be ordering again.